The average train between Bern and Bruges takes 11h 24m and the fastest train takes 8h 17m. The train service runs several times per day from Bern to Bruges. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 3 times a day between Bern and Bruges. The earliest departure is at 6:33 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bern is at 5:33 PM which arrives into Bruges at 2:26 PM. All services require a transfer at Basel SBB and take an average of 11h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.





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Want to know about travelling from Bern to Bruges? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Bern to Bruges. However, there are services departing from Bern station and arriving at Bruges station via Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 24m.
Bern to Bruges train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Bern station.
Bern to Bruges train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Bruges station.
Book your Bern to Bruges train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Bern and Bruges is 564.7 km. The road distance is 1,081 km.
You can take a train from Bern to Bruges via Basel SBB, Basel SBB, Saint-Louis, St Louis, Strasbourg, Strasbourg Bahnhof, Paris Gare De L'Est, Paris Nord, and Bruxelles-Midi in around 9h 6m.